Freeride

Powder Sessions

Clouds of powder spray off the back of my skis as I make new tracks on the virgin landscape, through glens, valleys and corridors: I’m on the slopes in Montgenèvre!
The village resort boasts an infinite choice of traverse itineraries from slope to mountainside, border to border. In the background, some of the most beautiful summits in the Alps preside in the sun: La Barre des Ecrins, Mount Viso…
Numerous wide, fun or sporty off-piste itineraries unfurl themselves.
Here in Montgenèvre, deep powder flirts with well groomed slopes. This immense playground offers exceptional snow, sunshine and great off-piste opportunities. Safe free-ride areas are easily accessible. Don’t forget to carry a shovel, a probe and an electronic avalanche rescue devise (ARVA).

Whatever you level of skiing, in Montgenèvre a carpet of fresh snow awaits you. If you lack experience in the powder then simply call a professional. Both ski schools in resort propose a number of activities. If you’re skiing alone then make sure you carry the necessary equipment: shovel, probe and an electronic avalanche rescue device (ARVA). It would be unreasonable to venture off-piste without these. Remember to inform somebody of your destination and time schedule. If possible do not go off-piste alone. Check the weather, snow conditions and itineraries with a guide, instructor or a member of staff.

Some of the best free-ride skiers enjoy filming in Montgenèvre! For his come back, Candide Thovex paid a visit to some of the best free ride spots in the resort.
Video trailer “Candide Kamera” is available for viewing on http://www.zapiks.com/candide-kamera-1.html

Skiing in the powder :

Easy off-piste itineraries for a pleasurable initiation session
- les vallons de la Doire
- les vallons de La Vachette
- La combe du Loup

Nearby runs for capable off-piste skiers
- Les bois des Brousset
- Les Bois du Rocher Rouge

Technical itineraries for sporty off-piste experts
- Couloirs du Janus
- Descente sur les pentes de La Plane

And for those that still want more
- A 1000 metre descent from Gondrans to Cervières

Montgenèvre is situated on the Italian border, where heliskiing is a legal activity. Make the most of this opportunity for adventure. Hire a professional guide, take a helicopter ride and enjoy a pleasurable half day descent through deep powder and across virgin white landscapes!

Two ski schools in Montgenèvre are available to inform you and accompany you on your off-piste adventures including Heliski sessions.